Crime & Safety Report for 609 Melissa Ln, Garland, TX 75040

Review crime and safety information near 609 Melissa Ln, Garland, TX 75040. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$360,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,562 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 345 offenders within 5 miles and 752 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

345 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 609 Melissa Ln, Garland, TX 75040

345 Registered Offenders Nearby
87 Rape
218 Child Involved
153 Assault
82 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

CHEATHAM, JEREMY FITZ

43 years old

2502 CENTENNIAL DR GARLAND, TX, 75042
2.6 Medium
Offender photo

SWATT, TROY DAVID

54 years old

Child Involved

434 HOPKINS ST GARLAND, TX, 75040
1.7 Medium
Offender photo

DABBS, DAMON WAYNE

57 years old

Child Involved

Violent

2909 HOLM DR GARLAND, TX, 75041
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

HILL, MICHAEL WAYNE

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

TRANSIENT(GARLAND TX 75041 DALLAS) GARLAND, TX, 75041
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

WIGGINS, ALABASEER ASHEAS

47 years old

Child Involved

2513 CLUB MEADOW GARLAND, TX, 75041
3.2 Medium

752 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

752 Crime & Incidents by Severity
86 Severe
74 Medium
209 Low
383 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 08:57 PM

Regal Dr, Garland, TX 75040

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a major disturbance on Regal Road in Garland, with someone advised they can come outside to make a report to officers.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75082

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible welfare check was reported near East Renner Boulevard, unit (number withheld).

Disturbance

07/16/2026 06:51 PM

Northampton Dr, Rowlett, TX 75089

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a disturbance on Northampton Road in Rowlett.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:12 PM

Hawk Ln, Sachse, TX 75048

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS requested to a residence near Red Tail Hawk Ln for an 8-month-old reportedly having an allergic reaction.

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:59 PM

President George Bush Tpke, Garland, TX

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reported being out with Garland officers for a possible single-vehicle crash on the eastbound President George Bush Turnpike near Blountown Road in Garland, Texas.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
WEAVER EL0.4 mi
SELLERS MIDDLE0.9 mi
VERNAL LISTER EL0.9 mi
SHOREHAVEN EL1.1 mi
NORTHLAKE EL1.1 mi
COOPER EL1.3 mi
BUSSEY MIDDLE1.4 mi
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - GARLAND1.5 mi
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - GARLAND1.5 mi
FREEMAN EL1.7 mi
PATHFINDER ACHIEVEMENT CENTER1.9 mi
NAAMAN FOREST H S1.9 mi
GOLDEN MEADOWS EL1.9 mi
GILBREATH-REED CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER1.9 mi
ETHRIDGE EL2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 609 Melissa Ln in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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